Fund Product Update

Product Updates

BetaShares launching three currency-hended ETF

After recent market shifts, BetaShares is launching currency-hedged versions of three international exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The first up is the Global Quality Leaders ETF, with two more international ETFs to follow.

Aberdeen Standard launches global small caps fund

A new global small caps fund has been launched at Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI). The fund is designed to offer investors and advisers high-conviction, professionally managed portfolios of smaller companies.

CMC Markets launches derivatives platform

A new derivatives platform has been launched by CMC Markets, offering access to thousands of single-stock contract-for-differences (CFD) across Australia, Europe, Asia and the United States. The platform works with existing systems, including Iress Pro and ViewPoint. Users can access ASX shares and other stocks in global markets from one account, and trade open and closing auctions.

Fidelity launches water and waste sustainable fund

The Fidelity Sustainable Water and Waste Fund invests in companies with exposure to the water and waste management sectors, including technology investments. The portfolio manager is Bertrand Lecourt and assistant portfolio manager Saurabh Sharma.